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Industries

Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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Skechers, known for its comfortable and affordable sneakers, agreed to a $9.4 billion deal to be taken private by 3G Capital.

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Industrials

Blue Origin Blasts Off to Expansion Mode

Jeff Bezos’ company has stepped up its space game by picking up an upstart to expand even further.

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Autos

EV Makers Worry About Tax Credits in a Second Trump Term

If Biden loses, the tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may get wiped out, hampering future sales.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney Gets Some Help from ValueAct in Board Battle

The media and theme-park giant agreed to consult with the hedge fund in exchange for backing its board slate.

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Media & Entertainment

Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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President Trump wants to bring film-making back to Hollywood by imposing 100% tariffs on movies produced outside of the US.

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Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Delay Steals the Thrills From Video Game Industry

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The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI’s release threw a multibillion dollar wrench in forecasted revenues for a gaming industry in need of a hit.

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Markets

Coca-Cola Sees Glass Half Full Even as Trade War Drains Fizz From Pop Sales

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Coca-Cola was one of several companies whose earnings last week flashed positive signs, despite the hail of uncertainty around tariffs.

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